TOPIC: C/C discussion

Hey Dom, I just got off the phone with Jay Engles.  In our discussions we both thought to we should ask you a question about processing c/c's on a cell phone.  One of my issues is I offer a 10% discount if the customer pays at the time of inspection.  I am trying to figure out a way to process a c/c while on site.  One idea I had was to use a cell phone with true Internet.  Would this work?  Would the cell be able to access encrypted info or would it be too much for the phone?

Only problem is if I go this rout, I have to get a new cell phone and add this service to my plan.

Another option I thought of is having a wireless card for my computer.  Say, if I purchase the Q1, and had a wireless card with it, I could process the cards that way.  I'm not even sure if the Q1 can take a wireless card or not.  The other side of this one is, I have to buy the Q1, get a wireless card, and phone plane that works with it.


If you have any other idea's please let me know.

Hey John,

I already have the credit card processing working on phones with an internet connection for on site use. Finished it a few days ago and have tested it wit ha few phones

The Q1 has built in wireless, so if there's a signal it will pick it up. Otherwise you'd need to get a air card from your cell carrier. That would be more expensive as it costs around $50 a month for the plan. You're better off getting a new phone where you have internet included. For example, my old plan was $15 a month for unlimited internet with Sprint. Now I have the 'simply everything plan' where $99 a month is unlimited minutes, text, internet and GPS service. I love it

I have T-mobile so I've been looking at what they have.  Been kinda looking at the wing.  I would still have to add Internet service to my plan.  Right now I have unlimited min. and text for $100  Maybe I should look into sprint!!!

I snatched up the new plan as soon as they offered it as they claim they wont have it for long. The Sprint Mogul has the GPS built in which is nice, especially for inspectors!

Im not sure that sprint has good coverage here though.  Id have to look into it a bit more.

coverage.sprintpcs.com/IMPACT.jsp